Effects of a Multicomponent Training Program on Health Outcomes in Patients with Abdominal Wall Hernia

Summary

Abdominal wall hernias are among the most prevalent pathologies today, characterized by specific symptoms such as pain, a sensation of tightness in the affected area, and potential gastrointestinal complications. These symptoms negatively impact patients' health and quality of life.

In other clinical conditions, such as osteoarthritis, sarcopenia, and fibromyalgia, participation in multicomponent training programs (which integrate strength, mobility, and stretching exercises) has been documented to significantly improve quality of life, reduce pain, and optimize patients' functional capacity. Likewise, scientific literature highlights that in the context of injuries requiring surgical intervention, such as anterior cruciate ligament or meniscus tears, patients who underwent prehabilitation programs based on multicomponent training experienced fewer losses in functional and structural aspects, such as strength and muscle mass. These programs also contributed to a reduction in postoperative pain perception.

Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a multicomponent training program on health variables (pain, quality of life, perceived exertion, and recurrence) and functional capacity (trunk isometric strength, grip strength, and lower limb dynamic strength) in patients with abdominal wall hernias. As a secondary objective, the impact of this program on the aforementioned variables after abdominal wall repair surgery will be investigated.

Conditions

• Abdominal Wall Hernia
• Prevention
• Exercise
• Physical Activity

Interventions

OTHER

Supervised exercise training

The intervention will consist of a 12-week multicomponent training program. This program will include exercises focused on strength training, mobility, stretching, and breathing. Throughout the 12 weeks, there will be a progressive increase in training volume-understood as the number of sets and repetitions performed-and in intensity, defined as the difficulty involved in performing the exercises. After each training session, data will be collected on the perceived effort and the pain in the area affected by the abdominal hernia.

OTHER

Non supervised exercise training

The intervention will consist of a 12-week multicomponent training program. This program will include exercises focused on strength training, mobility, stretching, and breathing. Throughout the 12 weeks, there will be a progressive increase in training volume-understood as the number of sets and repetitions performed-and in intensity, defined as the difficulty involved in performing the exercises. After each training session, data will be collected on the perceived effort and the pain in the area affected by the abdominal hernia. This program will be realized for the participants at home, with the use of a specified training App, without the supervision of a sport science professional.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital Virgen del Rocio, Sevilla

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• University of Seville

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Borja Sañudo Corrales, Phd · University of Seville

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-04-15

Primary Completion

2025-09-15

Completion

2025-12-15